The Skull Of Amiurus (1919)

By James Ernest Kindred

Book Overview

The Skull of Amiurus, written by James Ernest Kindred and published in 1919, is a novel that follows the story of a group of scientists on an expedition to study the skull of a prehistoric fish called Amiurus. The protagonist, Dr. John Ralston, is a renowned paleontologist who leads the expedition, accompanied by his assistant, a young woman named Ruth. The group faces numerous challenges during their journey, including harsh weather conditions and dangerous encounters with wild animals.As they approach their destination, they discover that a rival scientist, Dr. Hugo von Horn, is also after the skull of Amiurus. A race against time ensues as both groups try to reach the skull first, with Dr. von Horn resorting to unethical methods to gain an advantage. The story also includes a romantic subplot between Dr. Ralston and Ruth, as well as a subplot involving a Native American tribe that the group encounters on their journey.The Skull of Amiurus is a thrilling adventure novel that combines elements of science fiction and romance. It explores themes of ambition, competition, and the ethics of scientific research. The novel is written in a descriptive and engaging style that transports readers to the rugged wilderness of the American West.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165615533
• ISBN13: 9781165615537
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 616 Pages
• Weight: 3.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 8.3" x 11.0"